Financial Reporting Accountant

The Financial Reporting Accountant, reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and is an integral member of the Financial Reporting team. This role involves crucial tasks related to the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation schedules for corporate entities, including but not limited to equity, debt and derivatives portfolios, real estate financing portfolios, and the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. Key responsibilities encompass executing period-end closing activities, performing account reconciliations, and offering support for ad hoc reporting needs. A solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is fundamental for success in this position. Additionally, the role requires regular collaboration with personnel at all levels within the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of SEC financial reports, including quarterly and annual reports, current reports, and other necessary filings
• Participate in month-end close processes by preparing, entering, and/or uploading general ledger journal entries related to corporate accounting
• Prepare trial balance reconciliation files and supporting workpapers for various corporate entities
• Participate in the corporate debt recording process by preparing debt-related journal entries and associated workpapers
• Participate in the recording process for the company’s derivatives, including preparing derivative-related journal entries and corresponding workpapers
• Participate in the real estate financing recording process, including creating journal entries, preparing financing invoices, and compiling related workpapers such as quarterly impairment workbooks and CECL allowance
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting schedules to support SEC filings (10-Q/10-K), such as disaggregated financial statement line items and segment reporting workpapers
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including but not limited to the consolidated income statement, balance sheet, and statement of equity
• Prepare quarterly earnings releases, supplemental materials, and other investor relations documents with accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Check eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) tagging for documents slated for filing
• Engage in the financial reporting process and help coordinate the external audit relationship regarding the consolidated financial statements
• Participate in tax reporting processes, collaborating with external tax advisors, and provide necessary data for income tax provisions, REIT compliance, or annual tax return preparation
• Assist in technical accounting research and analysis of accounting pronouncements and SEC regulations, including qualitative and quantitative evaluations
• Assist in preparation of documentation, such as policy or guidance memos, to interpret and communicate findings from technical accounting research
• Assist in streamlining and enhancing the month-end closing process by developing and implementing improved accounting control procedures
• Update and maintain debt amortization tables and supporting schedules for use in financial reporting and disclosures
• Analyze accounts for any unusual or unexpected activity
• Address and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Ensure that control activities are executed properly in the assigned areas of responsibility
• Perform ad hoc reporting and special projects as directed by the supervisor or department head

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related fie
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• CPA candidate preferred.
• Proficient in the Microsoft 365 application suite.
• Knowledge of Yardi and Workiva a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Solid organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with a diverse range of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work independently.
• Capable of delivering accurate financial information within strict reporting deadlines.
• Skilled at identifying key transaction details and relevant accounting guidance.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules based on evolving business needs.

Demonstrate integrity and honesty while embodying the company's core values of Quality, Service, Flexibility, and Integrity.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work inside an office environment and is required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and reach with hands and

arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this

job.